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emillak's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved how this book handled all difficult stuff.
Also, this book was way more spicier from what I expected šš¶ļø
This wouldāve been a 5āļø read, but the epilogue takes points off. Usually I love epilogues so much but with this book, it was so unnecessary. I think that the ending wouldāve been just perfect if it wasnāt for the epilogue.
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
sometimesalyreadsbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Buckle up and head's up, there are some spoilers below!
The good:
* The characters were pretty likeable to me! They were pretty well-fleshed out, sometimes maybe a little too detailed even (but I personally like that) and had their own ambitions. I would've liked Lola to have a little more substance, she just kind of felt "there" to be a best friend and nothing else.
* The dynamics between the characters were great. I loved the relationship that Anastasia had with all the "boys" and how they all came together to support each other at the end of the day!
* The "villain" was very realistically done and really sums up those posessive male friend types that I've met throughout my life.
The bad:
* The writing, especially at first was hard to process. Just very wordy and no flow. I felt overwhelmed, and at the same time, nothing was happening?
* Very slow plot for a book this length
* The spice was VERY well-written, but absolutely random in nature and happened at the most confusing times - Like she just ALMOST DIED, I don't think ya'll should be doing that right now.
The cringe:
* "Stassie" - I just really don't like that nickname
* The Uber scene (oh my god, that was so uncomfortable, I almost DNF'd)
* When Nathan meets Anastasia and immediately forgets the girl he's been pining for for years. I mean, I get it, it happens, but I didn't like it.
* The incredible lack of hockey and ice skating in this book about a hockey player and an ice skater.
* THE EPILOGUE!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH - I hate that trope and I hate that it happened to a character so adamant about her career and ADOPTING!
The hilarious:
* When Anastasia fell through the ice and I yelled "Haha, ICEBREAKER"
* Nathan buying "girly shit" and then it literally just being >basic hygiene items< like shampoo and body wash. Jesus christ.
* "She has thoughts and opinions." Amazing. She's a human being, Nate.
* The chapter where Nate says "shit" about 400 times and then never says it the rest of the book.
* Aaron wrecking himself (quite literally) and being too embarrassed to admit it causing almost a world war
Anyway, read it, or don't. But overall, I'm glad I did and it took me back to my Wattpad and fanfic days!
Moderate: Vomit, Eating disorder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Pregnancy
uranaishi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Eating disorder, Medical content, Pregnancy, Bullying, Cursing, Gaslighting, and Sexism
Minor: Violence, Vomit, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, and Death
raechrae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Body shaming
catsandbookspluspup's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Gaslighting
emadisonc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
āI donāt like anything more than I like you. Youāre my favorite.ā
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Body shaming, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Pregnancy
skb163's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Body shaming
tessa_krause's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent and Cursing
Minor: Pregnancy
jloves2read's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Vomit and Violence
andwonderlandd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
There were times where it was a bit predictable but it was fine overall.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting and Body shaming
Minor: Vomit